Leisure Activities Associated With Functional Impairment Risk Among Community‐Dwelling Older Adults With Depressive Symptoms

Key Points

• Investigate the relationship between leisure activities and functional impairment in older adults experiencing depressive symptoms.
• Conducted a survey of community-dwelling older adults
• Assessed participation in physical, cognitive, and social leisure activities
• Evaluated levels of depressive symptoms and functional impairment
• Increased participation in leisure activities correlates with reduced risk of functional impairment
• Outdoor activities that engage physical, cognitive, and social faculties are particularly beneficial